Himachal Pradesh Grapples with Devastating Landslides and Floods

 Himachal Pradesh

Video/Voice credits- Namya Vijh

Heavy rainfall resulted in severe flooding and landslides across Himachal Pradesh, primarily affecting residents in Shimla and Manali.

The mandi district of Himachal Pradesh faced heavy rainfall which caused the water level of the Beas river to surge

In the Mandi and Kullu areas, three to four stories of houses constructed on the river banks were seen submerged in the floodwater.

Himachal Pradesh has reported over 100 deaths with an estimated cost of damage from flood and landslides at over Rs 3738 crore. Himachal Pradesh was the hardest hit among North Indian states.

108 people lost their lives in Himachal Pradesh from June 24 to July 14. 36 deaths happened due to landslides, cloud bust, and flash floods and 72 due to Road Accident, Fire, Drowning, fall from Steep Rock, Snake Bite, Electrocution, etc

Above is a picture of a temple in Himachal Pradesh which was completely submerged in water